Hi Trenacker,

I’ve been experimenting with the same kind of project; solid colors with weathering (the Siredblood, G.I. Joe style). What I found is that Tamiya spray primers and spray paints work the best. The Tamiya Super Fine light gray spray primer is the one to get, it really preserves the details.

First, make sure you wash all your pieces in warm soapy water-- use degreasing dish soap. Rinse them well and let them dry. Then line up all your units on thin strips of balsa wood or something similar, attaching them with tiny pieces of sticky-tack.

When you use spray paint, make sure it’s in an environment free of wind, without too much humidity (I wait for days with less than 60% humidity). Please use a painting respirator as Tamiya paints are lacquer based-- breathing in the fumes can be harmful to your health.

Then spray them with the Tamiya primer (make sure you shake it well and you can also warm up the can in warm water or in front of a small space-heater, this helps it mix a little better and may help get a finer finish, but don’t heat it too much). Spray in thin, even passes going along the line of units and repeat from different angles. Make sure your pieces are spaced out enough so that the spray paint can hit all the little details but not so far that you are wasting paint.

Let them dry for at least 24 hours. My rule of thumb is that when they stop smelling like fumes, the primer has cured. Then proceed to painting, basically with the same process as priming.

If you need to remove paint from pieces without destroying the plastic, soak them in Simple Green in a plastic container and scrub them with a stiff-bristle toothbrush. Be careful not to get any of the Simple Green in your eyes when using the toothbrush and it’s probably best to wear gloves. Rinse them off well, you probably won’t be able to get it all off but maybe 90%+…good enough for army work!

“Axis Vs. Allies”

A complex and fun WWII tactical war game for Sega Genesis, this game can be played by 1 or 2 players as Allied or Axis forces.

The game that I’m selling is complete-in-box (CIB) with the manual and map, in superb condition.

Pictured here:  http://imgur.com/5YVM5Lw

Asking $30 obo / trade.

I’m seeing references to “bids”… is that just giving one side or another extra pieces at the start of the game, or what?

Putting the finishing touches on these new National Objective cards.
They are 2.5 x 3.5" (poker size), to be printed at 600 DPI.

Here is an example render:  http://imgur.com/a/DSVFz

I’m going for a clean-looking design.  I wanted the historical photos to be very prominent, in order to add some interesting visual flair to the game.
UPDATE
Here is an example card at full resolution:  http://imgur.com/a/fUCSw
Here is the entire set:  https://imgur.com/a/nrLfq

Thanks, everyone, for the positive feedback!!!

Here is the entire set:

https://imgur.com/a/nrLfq

(updated the top post with this link but figured I’d reply with one too)

Also, shout out to Army Painter sprays - they are solid too and I find I needed about 300-400 ml to cover an entire Axis & Allies nation, so the size is about right! These are also a paint and primer all in one, so technically you shouldn’t need another coat. I used their Desert Yellow color for Japan which came out looking really cool.

What are your thoughts on upgrading the Baltic Fleet with a Destroyer on R1 or R2? With a full scramble possible from Leningrad, Germans would have to commit a decent sized force to take it down. I could see it being a legitimate buy if Germany buys Transports on G1/G2.

Also, shout out to Army Painter sprays - they are solid too and I find I needed about 300-400 ml to cover an entire Axis & Allies nation, so the size is about right! These are also a paint and primer all in one, so technically you shouldn’t need another coat. I used their Desert Yellow color for Japan which came out looking really cool.

Hi Trenacker,

I’ve been experimenting with the same kind of project; solid colors with weathering (the Siredblood, G.I. Joe style). What I found is that Tamiya spray primers and spray paints work the best. The Tamiya Super Fine light gray spray primer is the one to get, it really preserves the details.

First, make sure you wash all your pieces in warm soapy water-- use degreasing dish soap. Rinse them well and let them dry. Then line up all your units on thin strips of balsa wood or something similar, attaching them with tiny pieces of sticky-tack.

When you use spray paint, make sure it’s in an environment free of wind, without too much humidity (I wait for days with less than 60% humidity). Please use a painting respirator as Tamiya paints are lacquer based-- breathing in the fumes can be harmful to your health.

Then spray them with the Tamiya primer (make sure you shake it well and you can also warm up the can in warm water or in front of a small space-heater, this helps it mix a little better and may help get a finer finish, but don’t heat it too much). Spray in thin, even passes going along the line of units and repeat from different angles. Make sure your pieces are spaced out enough so that the spray paint can hit all the little details but not so far that you are wasting paint.

Let them dry for at least 24 hours. My rule of thumb is that when they stop smelling like fumes, the primer has cured. Then proceed to painting, basically with the same process as priming.

If you need to remove paint from pieces without destroying the plastic, soak them in Simple Green in a plastic container and scrub them with a stiff-bristle toothbrush. Be careful not to get any of the Simple Green in your eyes when using the toothbrush and it’s probably best to wear gloves. Rinse them off well, you probably won’t be able to get it all off but maybe 90%+…good enough for army work!

I’ve tried priming these twice and the primer just won’t stick. Are these a different plastic somehow?

Thanks for the photo!  I prefer the smaller size, so I think I’m going to get some.  Personally I think the Italian mechanized infantry from AA40 2nd Edition are too large.

The copper paint is an interesting choice!
https://imgur.com/pJJtlzB :mrgreen:

I think this looks like a really cool piece. Do you have any of these? What’s your opinion of its quality?

http://www.historicalboardgaming.com/Battle-Pieces–Neutrals--Polish-Truck-x5_p_790.html

And if you have any on hand, can you measure it for me or describe its size as compared to OOB mechanized infantry?
Thanks!

Any updates?  I saw that HBG was promising a preorder “in a few weeks”, “next week”, etc. on Facebook, but haven’t seen any links either there or on their website.  Did I miss it, or has it not happened yet?

Update: the game mat has been sold

Decided to update my price to $180 (shipping included)

Cool. Thank you!!!